Detailed Itinerary

Day 1 | Siem Reap - Arrival

Upon your arrival, you will be greeted by our escort guide and driver then they transfer you directly to hotel for check in. Simply enjoy your own free time at hotel’s poolside.

Overnight in Siem Reap.

Day 2 | Tonle Sap Lake, Water Blessing & Eat Like Locals

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Breakfast is at hotel. The tour begins at 8.00am at your hotel’s lobby then heading out of the hassle Siem Reap city about 1 hour (50km) drive to Kompong Khleang village of Tonle Sap Lake. The journey passes interesting city highlight, countryside dotting with palm trees and on the way, we enroute to observe how famous bamboo sticky rice is produced, and you have chances to taste some bites of those delicious snacks. Once we arrive at the boat pier, embark a sheltered boat which slowly cruises along the canal and around the region that admired by amazing houses atop high poles, come across the highlight of fishing activities as well as see people selling fruits/vegetable/meats on their boats. Continue the boat trip to visit Kompong Khleang floating community, witness how life works on the water and how people make the lake as home and see the largest freshwater lake in Southeast Asia “Tonle Sap”, learn from your tour guide about ecosystem and its rich biosphere reserve.

Return town for Khmer set lunch at a selected restaurant.

Late afternoon, we prepare with light clothes then heading to Buddhist pagoda where we meet a monk and get water blessing. Water blessing is a traditional ritual which is religiously believed to bring good luck & happy time to life.

Evening, transfer to enjoy BBQ dinner fulfilled choices of local food mixing seafood, serve yourselves and grill/cook your own food at your own tables. This evening is the great experience that you will eat like locals with practicing using your fingers, dipping hot food onto yummy non-spicy or spicy sauces.

Overnight in Siem Reap.

Day 3 | Siem Reap - Full Day Angkor Discovery

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch

Breakfast is at hotel. We’re journeying out (by Tuk Tuk or car) of hotel at 8.00am the South Gate of Angkor Thom atop 4 giant faces that religiously represents compassion, sympathy, equanimity and charity. Stroll around Bayon temple consisting of more than 200 smiling faces in stone, admired by interesting temples including Baphuon, Phimeanakas, terrace of leper king and terrace of elephant. Resume the journey to visit Ta Prohm temple adorned with the stunning, amazing tree roots where Lara Croft Tomb Raider was filmed. Enjoy Khmer set lunch at a selected local restaurant.

Afternoon, continue to witness the marvelous Angkor Wat - the world’s heritage listed by UNESCO in 1992 and the largest unrivaled monument in the world. Built by Suryavarman II in 12th Century, Angkor Wat is considered as one of the top destinations in Asia and is a must-see in your lifetime. Learning from your tour guide the amazing history, its ancestral incredible, architectural masterpieces and the finest carvings dates back to the Khmer Empire when it dominated the largest parts of Southeast Asia.

Note: Visiting beautiful sunset is available at Phnom Bakheng but with limit allowance.

Today we rise early in the morning then heading out to a pagoda where you offer alms to Buddhist monks, it’s religiously believed to bring good luck, health and happiness in life. Return hotel for breakfast and have free time.

Afternoon, we set off to visit Cambodian Liqueur workshop where you have a chance to test many different liqueur flavors and followed by finger snacks. Continue driving to Chreav community, passing beautiful hug rice fields dotting with palm trees, cattle, birds and harvesting activities (seasonal), you probably want to stop to capture some photos before we arrive the Boeng Pearaing bird site. Begin embarking a sheltered boat slowly cruising within Boeng Pearaing which allows you to see Cambodia’s threaten waterbirds such as Comb Duck, Purple Swamphen, Cormorant, Darter etc and take as many as photos you like. Enjoy the surrounding admired by its serenity while observing and learning from your tour guide about bird breeding, migration, and specially witness how the conservative area & birds are carefully being protected.

Evening, transfer to have Khmer set dinner followed by traditional Apsara dance performance at a selected local restaurant.

Breakfast is at hotel. We’re journeying out at 8.00am to visit Angkor Silk Farm and its famous workshop where you can observe local people produce the finest silk products, weaving activities, learn how they feed and take care the worms, and you will see various excellent silk woven items which you can purchase for family or friends when you fly back home. Resume visit Angkor National Museum - an archaeological museum dedicated to the collection, preservation and presentation of Angkorian artifacts, also to provide information and education about art and culture of Khmer civilization.

Afternoon, continue for guided orientation at the finest Artisan Angkor wood/stone carving center which displays various defined handicrafts and silk products, continue to stroll around old market to see interesting daily trade as well as bargaining for local handmade products, paintings, lacquers, carvings, clothes, traditional crafts and so on.

Evening, transfer to have delicious Khmer set dinner at famous Viroth’s restaurant, the unique beautiful setting and garden before going to watch unique Phare Circus performance (no animals) which is unlike any other circus in the world: theater, story, dance, high-energy music and circus arts.

Overnight in Siem Reap.

Day 6 | Visit Local Market, Oxcart Ride & Departure

Meal: Breakfast

Breakfast is at hotel. We depart hotel at 8.00am to visit a local market to reveal daily trades of selling/buying meat and vegetables. Continue by challenging ox cart ride through rural village, passing stilt houses and come across vegetable/herb gardens, you will see locals growing vegetables and you are welcomed to jump in and help them. Learn from your tour guide about daily life, culture, custom, superstitions and household works. Resume riding to a family’s house to get refreshed by coconut juice and exotic fruit tasting. Return hotel and enjoy the rest of your free time in Cambodia before transferring to airport for your flight back home. Say Goodbye to Cambodia.

Package prices are quoted in US dollar per person

Budget

Mother Home Boutique

2 Pax

$479.00

3 Pax

$427.00

4 Pax

$386.00

5 Pax

$367.00

6 Pax

$350.00

Boutique Style

Ladear Angkor Boutique

2 Pax

$492.00

3 Pax

$442.00

4 Pax

$400.00

5 Pax

$382.00

6 Pax

$365.00

Boutique Style

Lotus Blanc Resort

2 Pax

$616.00

3 Pax

$564.00

4 Pax

$524.00

5 Pax

$505.00

6 Pax

$488.00

Note: For larger groups or other hotels you like, please just let us know, we're happy to quote and offer you best deal.

The hotel features 36 beautifully appointed guest rooms, locates in the center of Siem Reap City, near boutique shops, local markets, super markets, restaurants and café. The hotel is designed in local style, decoration but modern equipped facility, nice ambience, small garden admired by simple poolside where you can relax during the day time after exploring Angkor temples.http://www.motherhomeboutique.com

Boutique Style

Ladear Angkor Boutique

A great choice for any traveler looking for the best value hotel in Siem Reap, in the great location and convenience walking to shopping areas. Nestled within private gardens, Ladear Angkor Boutique offers elegant and comfortable accommodation away from the hustle and bustle of Siem Reap. It features two outdoor swimming pools and rooms are uniquely decorated by local culture and arts.http://www.ladearangkorhotel.com

Boutique Style

Lotus Blanc Resort

Inspired by the fact Cambodia was colonized by France in the past century, Lotus Blanc is built in an exotic design of luxury French art and décor seamlessly blended with the touch of Cambodian hospitality where you will enjoy a one-of-a-kind and rich experience with the mix of two worlds – an experience that is defined by timeless, holistic, and harmonious.http://lotusblancresort.com